Olympus E-420 vs Sony NEX-F3
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Olympus E-420 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Introduced June 2008
- Older Model is Olympus E-410
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
- Revealed August 2012
- Replaced the Sony NEX-C3
- Newer Model is Sony NEX-3N
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On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus E-420 and Sony NEX-F3, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the E-420 (10MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the E-420 (Four Thirds) and NEX-F3 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.
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Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-420 scores vs the NEX-F3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-420 over the Sony NEX-F3
| E-420 | NEX-F3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Olympus E-420
| NEX-F3 | E-420 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2012 |  | June 2008 | More recent by 50 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-420 and Sony NEX-F3
| E-420 | NEX-F3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Olympus E-420 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-420 offers physical measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-420 and Sony NEX-F3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the E-420 and the NEX-F3.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-420 and NEX-F3 is 77 and 86 respectively.
Olympus E-420 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-420 and NEX-F3.
To sum up, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-420 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony NEX-F3 will give more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older E-420 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
Olympus E-420 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-420 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
| Olympus E-420 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus E-420 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 |
| Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2008-06-23 | 2012-08-16 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 16000 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 3 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 45 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | 6.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
| Flash options | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 426g (0.94 pounds) | 314g (0.69 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") | 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 56 | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | 12.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | 527 | 1114 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 shots | 470 shots |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $999 | $470 |